Laura Shoffner The World of Sisterhood is the theme of the P.E.O. Luncheon and Style Show to be held in the MountainView Ballroom on Friday, February 24. Celebrating P.E.O.’s commitment to friendship and education for women, Chapter EP invites you to stop by the HOA 2 Administrative Offices located in the MountainView complex to purchase…
Category: December 2016
Clubs & Classes, December 2016
What’s new at SaddleBrooke Computer Club?
Richard Beaty User Group meeting features one of the Apple Chicks One of the group of talented ladies that teach Apple topics for SaddleBrooke Computer Club (self-dubbed: Apple Chicks), was the featured speaker at the November SBCC Users Group Meeting. Her topic: Changes that help your computer, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch work together. It…
Generals, December 2016
Free tax return filing in 2017
The AARP Foundation, in conjunction with the IRS, supports a free service to help taxpayers file their annual income tax returns. The program, called Tax-Aide, is mainly targeted at seniors and low and middle income families but does serve a wide range of taxpayers of any age. Clients do not have to be members of…
Sports, December 2016
SBWGA news
Bonnie Barker On November 1, 3 and 8 forty members of SBWGA participated in the annual Cactus Classic, a three day net tournament. Hooray for the Red, White and Blue was the tournament theme this year. Lynn Stewart was the overall champion with a three day net score of 206. Congratulations to Lynn for…
Sports, December 2016
Giving Ava a Voice – The SBWGA 18- and 9-hole charity event for cancer
There is nothing more frightening than hearing “Your child has cancer.” You step back, close your eyes and try to take a breath. In the instant it seems as though life has been knocked out of you. It is something no parent should ever have to hear—Chrisie Funari’s daughter Ava was diagnosed at age 18…
Generals, December 2016
AARP Smart Driver class
Hal Dieterle Another AARP Smart Driver class (formerly called Driver Safety) will be presented on January 20 at the Oro Valley Police Department on La Canada Drive from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (four hour class). The AARP Smart Driver program is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older…
Sports, December 2016
Joe “Fast Eddie” Giammarino returns to the winner’s circle
Joe Giammarino and Dominic Borland Pool Players of the Brooke want to thank our generous sponsor Olive Garden Italian Kitchen. On November 19, 2016 the Pool Players of the Brooke hosted an 8-Ball Singles Tournament at the SaddleBrooke Billiard Center. Thankfully we had beautiful weather and the players were comfortable sitting outside on the patio…
Features, December 2016
Happy Holidays from your friends at the Goose
Did you know that the Golden Goose has gift cards? The gift card tree is located at the cash registers and you simply choose a card then hand it to the cashier. He or she will activate it with any amount you wish. Once you purchase your gift card you will also receive a complimentary…
Clubs & Classes, December 2016
Why I joined GLAAS
Diane Clary In this world where things are becoming more and more digitized and less and less personalized I’ve noticed that hate seems to be an emotion that is spreading rapidly. I know this is not new, people have always been taught how to hate those who don’t mirror their beliefs; however, just as many,…
Generals, December 2016
2018 Variety Show planners announce theme
Sue Case, Tim Koch and Gail Nelli The theme has been selected for the 2018 Variety Show and it is SaddleBrooke’s Got Talent! This will be a showcase of the various talents of SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch residents and will not be a competition. Whether it is song, dance, instrumental or spoken, your talent may…